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scene which would have been absolutely delusive if 

 feathers had been in fashion. Maria, a fleer at mere 

 ponderosity, skipped and whisked from left to right 

 with fay-like airiness of foot until a thrill of delight went 

 through the camp. The frolicsome turkeys scratched 

 and scattered leaves that were not, and gobbled and 

 clucked, until, panting and perspiring, all rose, and with 

 a simultaneous shout scampered for the screen, while 

 the master of ceremonies shouted "Finis !" The music 

 ceased, the flames faded, and substantial Maria dis- 

 solved in the gloom. 



